Dr. Darius Gnanaraj S

Designation : Professor Grade 2
School / Centre : School of Mechanical Engineering
Department : Design & Automation

Educational Details

IIT Madras Chennai

Ph.D.
Friction, Wear. Lubrication
Graduated in 1992

Anna University Chennai

M.E. / M.Tech.
Engineering Design
Graduated in 1982

The Institution of Engineers (India)

B.E. / B.Tech./A.M.I.E.
Mechanical Engineering
Graduated in 1979

Post Doctoral Experiences


Research Details

Areas of Specialization
  • Tribology
  • Brake Friction Materials
  • Industrial Ergonomics
  • Office Ergonomics
  • Product Design

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Ongoing Funded Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Investigations on lightweight materials and cooling of electric motors VIT Vellore

Completed Funded Project Details

Title Funding Agency
1. Investigation on the Cavitation Erosion Performance of Artificially Submerged Waterjets Government of Malaysia
2. Application of Solar Energy in the Cathodic Protection of Buried Pipes UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia
3. Dynamics & Impact of Floating Solid Transport on Marine Craft Propellers Government of Malaysia
4. Removal of Discomfort by the Reduction of Machine Vibration Transmitted to Stamping Machine Operators UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia
5. Linking and Matching Engineering Education with the Requirements of Industry UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia

Books / Book Chapters Published Details

Title Publisher Published Year
1. Brake Friction Materials University Publication Centre (UPENA), UiTM, Malaysia 2006
2. Brake Pad & Disc Materials University Publication Centre (UPENA), UiTM, Malaysia 2007
3. The use of Worksheets and Checklists in imparting Ergonomics Education to Students Springer Verlag Singapore 2021
4. A study on Laptop Ergonomics Springer 2021
5. Tribological Properties of Metal Matrix Composites CRC Press 2022

Other Information

Editorial Experience : Editorial Board Member, Journal of Mechanical Engineering (JMechE), UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia